PS 58 SCHOOL OF HEROES (THE)

750 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 6th

School Overview

PS 58, officially known as the "School of Heroes," is a public elementary school located in the Maspeth neighborhood of Queens, New York. Serving students from Pre-Kindergarten through 5th grade, the school is part of the New York City Department of Education’s District 24. The institution is known for fostering a supportive and structured learning environment that emphasizes both academic development and the social-emotional well-being of its diverse student body.

The "School of Heroes" name reflects the institution's commitment to instilling values of character, leadership, and community responsibility in its students. Beyond its core curriculum, PS 58 offers various programs designed to engage children in arts, technology, and physical education. The school maintains a strong partnership with the local Maspeth community and encourages active parental involvement, striving to create a collaborative atmosphere where students are empowered to reach their full potential and contribute positively to society.

750

Total Students

50.0

Full-Time Teachers

15.0

Student/Teacher Ratio

82.9%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for PS 58 SCHOOL OF HEROES (THE)
Demographic	Student Count
White	101
Hispanic	355
Black	7
Asian	270
Two or More	8
American Indian	7
Pacific Islander	2

Hispanic
355 (47.3%)
Asian
270 (36.0%)
White
101 (13.5%)
Two or More
8 (1.1%)
Black
7 (0.9%)
American Indian
7 (0.9%)
Pacific Islander
2 (0.3%)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Elementary School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	NEW YORK CITY GEOGRAPHIC DISTRICT #24
Phone:	(718)533-6712
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 6th
Total Students:	750
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	50.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	15.0
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	586
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	36

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Pre-Kindergarten 36

Kindergarten 88

Grade 1 98

Grade 2 100

Grade 3 124

Grade 4 94

Grade 5 125

Grade 6 85